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    Rudy Royale

    4.1 (254 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Cindy S.

    Enjoyed the experience even on a very busy weekend. The food was lovely though some was not super memorable. There was some kind of mayo based sauce on the chicken that my husband wasn't a fan of and it was not in the dish's description. The restaurant is a lovely mix of local charm and modernity.

    Royale bloody
    Teri W.

    Great service. We went for breakfast and our party of 5 loved our dishes. I split the omelet of the day with my friend because I had the Royale bloody which is an appetizer itself. See pic

    Happy Hour 4pm. Sliders. Fries. Mac and Cheese!
    Christina S.

    We stumbled upon this place looking for a happy hour and loved it! The chicken sliders for happy at the bar were so good! Melt in your mouth chicken. Delicious! The Mac and cheese were also good. The drinks were $2 off and refreshing!

    This is exactly how the delicious heirlooms were presented.  What a shame to give a first impression like this for something so yummy.

    The good: this place sat us right away and we were desperate for food! The ambiance was decent The heirloom tomatoes were absolutely perfectly ripe We both enjoyed our entrees- Caesar salad with pulled chicken and the generals chicken. The guy next to us had the friend chicken and it seriously looked awesome and he said he comes here once a month and orders the same thing! Seems popular with families (probably due to the small chicken portion). Could improve: Kinda weird smell at the entry - but the dining room was fine Wine pour per glass was low Number One - Presentation - seriously it looked like they just threw the salads down on the plates. We were tired after a long drive and just wanted to sit and eat and this place met our needs.

    Rob C.

    Came in for drinks and some AC (Charleston is hot in August) black widow cider was refreshing they make a great old fashioned (single cube IFYKYK) bar tender was on her game. Will be back I'm sure.

    Two piece fried chicken with cucumber salad.
    Lloyd W.

    Walking from the Charleston Market back to my cruise ship, we got hungry. Didn't like some of the choices to eat along the Charleston Market. On the opposite side of the Customs House, we found this place that had fried chicken and a large corn bread skilet. Was greeted promptly and seated. Wasn't long before our server came to greet us and took our order. The inside looked like old time Charleston water front tavern. Ordered the two pice dark meat fried chicken that came with pickled cucumber slice salad. The cucumber was like fresh sliced cucumber, with a pickle sauce. Little spicy. Enjoyed the fried chicken. Came hot, crispy and juicy. OMG. You have to have the corn bread. Warning.. it looks like it was backed in a small cast iron skilet which can feed four. Comes with honey butter and jam. Crunchy outside and moist inside. Pros: Large, crispy corn bread and moist. Fried chicken is crispy and juicy. Cons: Cucumber salad was a little too vinegar for me. But the cucumber was fresh and crunchy. Maybe use the vinegar last minute before serving. Would I go back? Yes. Would like to try the three piece fried chicken which is two breast and a wing. The breast might be juicy also.

    BlackBerry Fizz Mocktail
    Jenny S.

    Girls night out at Rudy Royale was the perfect mix of good food and great company. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and every dish had that southern comfort touch. Chef Macready knew exactly what I wanted when I said, "chef's choice" - the Short Rib Ragù was perfection like always. Here's a rundown of what we ordered: - Blackberry Fizz: blackberry, mint, lime, sparkling water - Deviled Eggs: pork rinds, paprika - Egg Rolls: brisket, potato, pimento cheese, Alabama white sauce - Tuna Ceviche: lime, chipotle aoili, pico, tostada - Filet Of Beef: potato cake, asparagus, buttermilk gravy, chimichurri - Short Rib Ragu: fettuccine, San Marzano glace, pecorino - Crispy Garlic Cracked Potatoes: sesame seed, fried onion, dried chili - Crème Brûlé Cheesecake (seasonal): apple filling It's more than their popular fried chicken. Let me know what you're ordering next.

    Deviled eggs with pork crackling
    Jerry M.

    Visited Charleston for a few days and popped into Rudy Royale for dinner. We were not disappointed!!! Tyler our host was amazing (he was from New Orleans). I had the tempura flounder and my friend the fried chicken sandwich, both were great but what topped it off was the Honeysuckle Lavendar Martini.....I highly recommend

    Fried chicken and mashed potatoes
    Lulu O.

    This is a nice dinner spot and accommodated our group of 6. We were in a closed off dining room with some extremely loud girls, which the restaurant is not at fault but our server was very good and attentive and the food came out fast. We ordered several appetizers, including oysters Rockefeller, the watermelon feta, the crack potatoes. Several of us had the fried chicken, which is EXCELLENT and the mashed potatoes WOW! I had the New York strip, and it was very good.

    Brunch and lunch menu
    Nina C.

    We came here for a Sunday brunch on a late afternoon. We had a couple stragglers but Ashley was very patient with us and checking in. We got sat in kind of a semi private room and there was another large group in there so it got a bit loud. I think it would've been nice to sit in the main dining room near the windows. We really enjoyed the cinnamon roll appetizer, the hot chicken, chicken with waffles and those sweet and crispy potatoes! My friend didn't enjoy her Bloody Mary bc she found the mix to have too much garlic but powered through it. Ashley did offer some remedies but did tell us it was homemade so it couldn't be modified. I also didn't love the drinks, thought they were pretty standard and the NY sour was a bit too sweet for my liking but again that's just my preference. Service and food overall was good! Thank you Ashley for putting up with us!

    2 piece fried chicken
    Tatyana B.

    Update: I did reach out to management to let them know about my experience and they were very quick to respond and very understanding. So give them a try! If I would have written my review the first time we went which was on a weekend back in November , then I would give it 5 stars. The meal I had then was delicious, it was the filet special with whipped potatoes and asparagus for 28$. The filet was a delicious, juicy, flavorful and beautifully cooked. My husband got the swordfish and he loved it as well. The vibe inside was great and the service was quick and friendly. This time, I'm switching to 3 stars and mainly for the food. The service and ambience are still great! We had some friends in town so we decided to come back on a Thursday. They did not have the filet special and I was disappointed. But I decided to try the chicken pot pie. The chicken pot pie looked pretty , but flavor was lacking. There was way too much chicken and I even bit into a small piece of bone which I had to spit out. That made me not want to eat the rest but I still tried. The potato and vegetable pieces were also cut too big for such a small dish. The flavor was bland and it was nothing memorable that I would want to get again. For it being 25$ I was very disppointed. My husband got the 2 piece dark meat fried chicken. He said it was overly breaded and there was not much chicken inside. The potatoes he had were decent. But yeah we kind of left hungey and not satisfied. But again only for the food, service and ambience still good. Kind if disappointing chicken meals for a chicken focused place. If you do come here I recommend coming Friday or Saturday night when the have the specials, then it's worth it. Otherwise ...meh

    Orange Chicken
    Nathan D.

    Portions | spices | services Portions: Bring your appetite and ensure you know how big the appetizer dishes are. We got Brussels sprouts, and there's enough to feed a snack to a table of four easily, so we underestimated the size of the appetizer. Additionally, my dish was large, and I underestimated how much rice and chicken they would give me, so I needed a doggy bag afterward. Spices: The spice combination on all the dishes is pretty good. Nothing's super unique, but everything is paired pretty well. Overall, I would choose the chef's pairing. I would not do anything too unique; I would trust the standard menu. Service: We had solid service. Everybody there was super happy, helpful, timely, and professional, which made the experience. Our server had multiple tables, but even with her having about eight tables, we never had to wait for water, drinks, or anything. Everything came pretty quickly, so high marks for service. Pro tip: There's a substantial area at their bar, so even if you don't have a reservation, you can still get a meal or a drink. Pro tip: the space is very large. The space is deceptive from the outside because it's a small area. There's the initial room and there's a side room which is pretty massive.

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